7.5T Delivery Driver

BID Leamington Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Total Supplies is seeking a reliable Driver to ensure safe and timely deliveries across the UK. You will support warehouse operations when not on deliveries, loading and unloading goods and completing delivery documentation accurately.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, CPC and tachograph knowledge, with opportunities for training on white goods installations. A professional customer-facing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving goods vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Category C1 (7.5T entitlement) where appropriate.
• Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) where appropriate.
• Digital tachograph card, where appropriate.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks and driving regulations.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 25kg.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Positive approach to problem solving.
• Good literacy and numeracy with the ability to complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries and collections in line with scheduled routes.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed on time and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure and protected during transit.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects or issues promptly.
• Ensure all delivery documentation is completed accurately and returned as required.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers at all times.
• Adhere to all driving laws, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with route planning and report any delays or issues affecting delivery schedules.
• Support warehouse operations when required, including picking, packing, loading and stock control.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle.
• Carry out install of various white goods and flat packed furniture items (upon completion of appropriate training).
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support operational continuity.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Category C1 entitlement

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Good knowledge of UK road networks

Physically fit

Time management

Customer service skills

Reliability and punctuality

Route planning

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

Job DescriptionCompany OverviewAdvanced Total Supplies is part of the AHG Group of companies providing procurement and fulfilment services primarily to the charitable sector, local authorities and housing associations throughout the UK. Following a period of impressive growth and plans to develop the business further; this is an exciting time to be joining us.

Purpose of the Role

The Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers, ensuring high levels of customer service and compliance with all transport and safety regulations. The role also includes supporting warehouse operations when not on deliveries. The successful candidate will be reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining delivery schedules while ensuring all goods are handled with care and delivered accurately.

Main Duties

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries and collections in line with scheduled routes.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed on time and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Load
  and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure and protected during transit.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects or issues promptly.
• Ensure all delivery documentation is completed accurately and returned as required.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers at all times.
• Adhere to all driving laws, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with route planning and report any delays or issues affecting delivery schedules.
• Support warehouse operations when required, including picking, packing, loading and stock control.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle.
• Carry out install of various white goods and flat packed furniture items (upon completion of appropriate training).
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support operational continuity.

Skills Required - Essential

• Previous experience driving goods vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Category C1 (7.5T entitlement) where appropriate.
• Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) where appropriate.
• Digital tachograph card, where appropriate.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks and driving regulations.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 25kg.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Positive approach to problem solving.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy with the ability to complete paperwork accurately (delivery notes, manifests, tachograph records).

Skills Required - Desirable

• Previous experience in a multi-drop delivery role.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence (e.g. B1).
• Experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience with route planning or handheld delivery devices.
• Knowledge of local and regional geography.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. JBRP1_UKTJ